L0553 (04-08) (US-FR-ES).qxd
1. Unscrew Air Cap (1).
2. Remove the Air Cap (2).
3. Completely remove Fluid Adjustment Screw (8).
4. Remove the Spring (7).
5. Push out the Needle (6) – do not use tools for this.
6. Remove the Fluid Tip (4).
7. Remove Fluid Tip Seal (5).
8. Remove Spray Direction Plate(3).
9. Place all of these items into a container and clean them using a brush and clean thinners.
10. Clean the inside of the gun.
11. Thoroughly dry these parts before reassembling.
12. Grease the Gland Seal (10).
13. Reassemble parts in reverse order. It is recommended fitting the Fluid Tip (4) prior to the needle.
NEVER DISPOSE OF PAINTS OR SOLVENTS INTO DRAINS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL TO
ARRANGE COLLECTION OR FOR DETAILS OF NEAREST REGISTERED DISPOSAL SITE.
The turbine unit only requires minimal maintenance.
1. Ensure its filter element is kept clean at all times.This is the filter underneath the main body. Disconnect
the unit from the mains, turn on side and remove foam material. This can be washed out if necessary and
replaced when dry. From time to time this filter will need replacing (part no.L0058).
2. The turbine bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. There is no maintenance or adjustment required.
3. Clean the turbine and hose unit with a damp cloth after use.
4. The hose is stored by locating this into the clips on the side of the main body.
5. The mains lead is stored by wrapping around the base of the unit and locating the plug in the space at the
back of the unit.
6. The compartment on the top of the unit can be used for the storage of accessories.
PROBLEM
The paint runs on the item
being sprayed
Paint is thin or irregular
No paint being produced
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NOZZLE & NEEDLE
TURBINE UNIT
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CAUSE
Paint too diluted
Paint volume too high
Moving too slowly
Gun trigger being held for too long
Gun too close
Paint too diluted
Paint volume too low
Moving too fast
Gun clogged
Gun too far away
Paint too thick
Gun clogged
Pick up tube clogged
Air hose split
Grainy paint
Container almost empty
Gun at an angle
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ACTION REQUIRED
Add undiluted material
Reduce the paint flow with Fluid
Adjusting Screw (8)
Increase speed of application
Release Trigger earlier
Increase the distance between gun and
workpiece
Add undiluted material
Increase the paint flow with Fluid
Adjusting Screw (8)
Reduce speed of application
Clean the gun
Reduce the distance between gun and
workpiece
Add thinner
Clean the gun
Clean Paint Feed Tube (11)
Replace air Hose (15)
Filter the paint
Refill Container
Ensure Paint Feed Tube (11) is angled
towards paint